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Opal

Opal is a type of mineral with beautiful colors is treated as a gemstone and is considered the birthstone for October.

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A type of mineral with a distinctive iridescent surface. Australia is famous for its origin, accounting for 3/4 of the market share. Other production areas include Mexico, Peru, Japan, and Africa. The etymology is said to be from the Sanskrit word "upala", which means jewel.


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